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FFL Dealers in Buffalo, NY

9 licensed firearms dealers (FFLs) in Buffalo, New York. Call ahead to confirm transfers, fees and stock.

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FFL dealers in Buffalo at a glance

Dealer in Firearms
6
Pawnbroker in Firearms
1
Manufacturer of Firearms
1
Importer of Destructive Devices
1
With a shooting range
2
Open on weekends
1
Google rating, 3 rated dealers
4.1 ★

Counts come from the current ATF Federal Firearms Licensee list for Buffalo, New York; ratings, hours and range information come from each business's public listing where available.

Transfers and selling in Buffalo

  • FFL transfers: 3 dealers in Buffalo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. See transfer dealers in Buffalo →
  • Selling or pawning: 1 licensed pawnbroker can buy or pawn a firearm.

How an FFL transfer works →Typical transfer fees →

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Buying a gun in New York

  • Purchase permit: License required — handguns and semi-automatic rifles.
  • Point-of-contact state: the dealer runs your background check through the state system rather than NICS directly.
  • Magazine capacity limit: 10 rounds.
State-by-state purchase rules →

Gun stores in Buffalo: common questions

How many gun stores are in Buffalo, NY?

Buffalo has 9 active Federal Firearms License holders in the current ATF data: 6 Type 01 retail dealers, 1 Type 07 manufacturer and 1 Type 02 pawnbroker.

Can I have a gun shipped to an FFL in Buffalo?

Yes. 3 dealers in Buffalo have confirmed they accept FFL transfers; up to 5 other licensed dealers hold a licence type that can receive one but have not posted a transfer policy. Call ahead to confirm and ask about the fee. The receiving dealer completes the Form 4473 and background check before you take possession.

Where can I sell or pawn a gun in Buffalo?

1 licensed firearms pawnbroker (ATF Type 02) in Buffalo can legally buy or pawn a firearm. Bring a government-issued photo ID; the pawnbroker logs the firearm into their federally required records.

Does Buffalo have gun stores with a shooting range?

2 licensed dealers in Buffalo operate a shooting range alongside retail sales, according to our business data.

What larger cities near Buffalo have more gun stores?

Niagara Falls (11 dealers, about 13 miles away) and Hamburg (16), Lockport (10) have larger selections of FFL dealers within driving distance.